Executive Summary:
This notification from the University Grants Commission (UGC) announces the "University Grants Commission Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D Degrees 2nd Amendment Regulations, 2018." It amends the 2016 regulations regarding minimum standards and procedures for awarding M.Phil and Ph.D. degrees. These regulations came into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette on October 18, 2018.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment Title:** University Grants Commission Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D Degrees 2nd Amendment Regulations, 2018.
* **Applicability:**
* Applies to every University established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act.
* Applies to every affiliated College.
* Applies to every Institution Deemed to be a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
* **Effective Date:** Came into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette on October 18, 2018.
* **Amendment to 2016 Regulations:**
* Clause 5.4.2 of the UGC Minimum Standards and Procedure for Awards of M.Phil/Ph.D Degree Regulations 2016 is amended.
* **Weightage Criteria for Candidate Selection:**
* Entrance test performance will be given a weightage of 70.
* Interview/viva-voce performance will be given a weightage of 30.
Impact Analysis:
* **Universities:**
* Impact: Universities must adhere to the amended regulations when awarding M.Phil and Ph.D degrees. They must also adjust their selection process to reflect the new weightage criteria for entrance tests and interviews.
* Action Required: Update admission policies and procedures to align with the new weightage distribution (70% entrance test, 30% interview) for candidate selection.
* **Colleges:**
* Impact: Colleges must adhere to the amended regulations when awarding M.Phil and Ph.D degrees.
* Action Required: Update admission policies and procedures to align with the new weightage distribution (70% entrance test, 30% interview) for candidate selection.
* **Deemed-to-be Universities:**
* Impact: Deemed-to-be Universities must adhere to the amended regulations when awarding M.Phil and Ph.D degrees.
* Action Required: Update admission policies and procedures to align with the new weightage distribution (70% entrance test, 30% interview) for candidate selection.
* **M.Phil/Ph.D. Candidates:**
* Impact: The selection process for M.Phil/Ph.D programs will now place a greater emphasis on the entrance test score (70%) and less on the interview/viva-voce (30%).
* Action Required: Candidates should focus on performing well in the entrance test to maximize their chances of selection.
Key Entities Referenced
University Grants Commission (UGC): An Indian statutory body set up by the Government of India in accordance to the UGC Act 1956 under Ministry of Education, and is charged with coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of higher education.
University Grants Commission Act, 1956: An act of the Parliament of India that established the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil/Ph.D Degrees Regulations 2016: Regulations established by the University Grants Commission (UGC) regarding the minimum standards and procedures for awarding M.Phil and Ph.D degrees.
New Delhi: The capital of India, where the notification was issued.
Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.PhilPh.D Degrees 2nd amendment Regulations, 2018: An amendment to the 2016 regulations by the University Grants Commission (UGC) concerning M.Phil and Ph.D degrees.
PROF. RAJNISH JAIN: Secretary of University Grants Commission(UGC) , mentioned in the notification.
Ministry of Education: The Indian government ministry responsible for the implementation of national policies on education.
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UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 16th October 2018
University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of
M.Phil/Ph.D Degrees) (2nd amendment) Regulations, 2018
F.No.1-1/2002(PS)Exempt(PtFl.III) Vol-II.—In exercise of the powers conferred under clauses (f) and (g) of sub-
section (1) of Section 26 of University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956), the University Grants Commission hereby
makes the following Regulations to amend to UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Awards of M.Phil/Ph.D Degree)
Regulations 2016.
1. Short title, application and commencement:
1.1. These Regulations may be called the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award
of M.Phil/Ph.D Degrees) (2nd Amendment) Regulations 2018.
1.2 They shall apply to every University established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or a State Act,
every affiliated College and every Institution Deemed to be a University under Section 3 of the said Act.
1.3 This shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
2. The following proviso shall be added to the clause 5.4.2 of the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Awards of
M.Phil/Ph.D Degree) Regulations 2016.
“provided that for selection of candidates, a weightage of 70% to the entrance test and 30% to the performance in the
interview/viva-voce shall be given”.
PROF. RAJNISH JAIN, Secy.
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./312/18]
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